Do you...
have thick or brittle fingernails?
have dry skin or frequently irritated eyes?
have a hoarse voice?
have thinning hair, hair loss, or coarse hair?
have thinning of the outer third of your eyebrows?
have cold hands and feet?
sweat excessively?
have excess fatigue?
have irregularities in your menstral cycle?
have a low sex drive?
have severe menopausal or PMS symptoms?
have frequently swollen hands and feet?
have blood pressure or heart-rate problems?
have high cholesterol?
have trouble remembering or concentrating?
have changes in weight for no apparent reason?
have depression, moodiness, anxiety, or irritability?
have muscle fatigue, pain, or weakness?
have a diagnosed autoimmune disease?
have a history of radiation treatments?
have a history of exposure to toxins?
have a family history of thyroid problems?
Scoring:
If you answered “yes” to fewer than two questions, your thyroid is probably healthy.
If you answered “yes” to 2 to 4 questions, you’re at mild risk for thyroid problems.
If you answered “yes” to 4 or more questions, you have a significant risk of thyroid problems.
Sources: Mark Hyman, MD, and Mary Shomon
II don't think there is enough attention paid by the Drs to having people checked out for Thyroid problems. I had to ask my Dr to get my Thyrid checked. I had all the signs that i had aThyroid problem. It turned out i did have a problem & now on medication. I think there should be more put out to inform more people that this can be taken care of with medication.Thanks for your artical...
Doris J. Schilder
5/22/2010 at 7:14 AM